Sr Physical Therapist OP Ortho/Neuro, Full Time Days

Houston Methodist•Nassau Bay, TX

About The Position

Sr Physical Therapist OP Ortho/Neuro, Full Time Days FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section. EXPERIENCE Five years as a Physical Therapist; or four years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a specialty certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV and BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association Preferred Specialty certification highly preferred SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment Ability to coach and develop strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team Exhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with physicians Ability to function independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned area Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Leads a positive work environment and team to be a dynamic, focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and credibility with all on the healthcare team, serving as primary point of contact for routine matters with physicians for service area, shift and/or specialty, assisting management with daily operations as assigned. Role models therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care. Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner. Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills. Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service. Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes. Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other physical therapists, helping to advance their professional practice, providing guidance with project development, implementation, evaluation, research, and where applicable, publication. Develops and presents educational and formal training programs. Precepts clinical rotations, new employees, and Clinical Fellows. Role models accountability for improvement of department score for employee engagement. SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient's level of function and to develop the plan of care. Performs highly advanced therapy treatments serving as the clinical expert for complex to high difficulty level patient assessments and treatments for assigned area of practice and/or patient population. Provides education to patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs. Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Serves as subject matter expert and resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices and education. Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources. Drives improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through role modeling accountability of service standards. QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated. Proactively anticipates complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses such for optimum outcomes. Coordinates, monitors and reports on various quality and safety metrics for the practice area and/or department. Develops and implements initiatives to improve the patient experience Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action, leads process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety. Oversees the work flow, caseload and patient processes and treatments for assigned team/area, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient, adjusting activities as applicable. Coordinates activities for the service line, shift, and/or clinics and as requested for the department. FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record. Accurately enters charges for services provided and performs charges reconciliation as applicable. Serves as resource to management for chargemaster item/CPT (Code and Procedure Terminology) code maintenance and development for physical therapy charges. Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks for self and area(s) of responsibility/assigned team members to meet the labor productivity standards. GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Develops patient treatment protocols and best practices with research-based evidence and offers innovative solutions for patient population or practice area. through performance improvement projects. Leads department projects, programs and shared governance activities. Actively participates in and/or leads HM-related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities, community services and/or functions. Initiates opportunities to identify self-development needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist, taking appropriate action. Assists management with lower level PTs and program development and/or clinical competencies. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): Yes ON-CALL Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below. On Call No TRAVEL Travel specifications may vary by department May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Requirements

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
Five years as a Physical Therapist; or four years of experience as a Physical Therapist with a specialty certification
PT - Physical Therapist - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV
BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Ability to work independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment
Ability to coach and develop strong interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team
Exhibits excellent delivery of customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers; demonstrates ability to establish and maintain highly effective professional relationships with physicians
Ability to function independently, capable of handling challenging/difficult therapy procedures and patient care situations
Demonstrates excellent time/project management skills and ability to effectively coordinate efforts and outcomes for the assigned area
Possesses proficient computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems and standard Rehabilitation equipment
Demonstrates professional and technical competence in the selection, evaluation, utilization of treatment plans for increasingly complex patient populations

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification highly preferred

Responsibilities

Leads a positive work environment and team to be a dynamic, focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
Establishes and maintains professional relationships, trust and credibility with all on the healthcare team, serving as primary point of contact for routine matters with physicians for service area, shift and/or specialty, assisting management with daily operations as assigned.
Role models therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional health care team to collaborate on the plan of care.
Collaborates with all members of the interprofessional health care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
Role models to team members effective communication skills, assisting in their development of such skills.
Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, teamwork, patient safety, and customer service.
Provides feedback to management on team member performance and conduct.
Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
Serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to other physical therapists, helping to advance their professional practice, providing guidance with project development, implementation, evaluation, research, and where applicable, publication.
Develops and presents educational and formal training programs.
Precepts clinical rotations, new employees, and Clinical Fellows.
Role models accountability for improvement of department score for employee engagement.
Performs complete and comprehensive evaluation of patients to identify patient's level of function and to develop the plan of care.
Performs highly advanced therapy treatments serving as the clinical expert for complex to high difficulty level patient assessments and treatments for assigned area of practice and/or patient population.
Provides education to patients, patient's family members, and/or caregivers, based on learning needs.
Consistently evaluates the patient's comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly.
Serves as subject matter expert and resource to clinical fellows and nursing in teaching best practices and education.
Advocates on patient/family's behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
Drives improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through role modeling accountability of service standards.
Assesses patients regularly, monitors progress towards treatment goals, modifies goals, and plan or program as indicated.
Proactively anticipates complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses such for optimum outcomes.
Coordinates, monitors and reports on various quality and safety metrics for the practice area and/or department.
Develops and implements initiatives to improve the patient experience
Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action, leads process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting departmental and hospital targets for quality and safety.
Oversees the work flow, caseload and patient processes and treatments for assigned team/area, ensuring quality outcomes and the safety of the patient, adjusting activities as applicable.
Coordinates activities for the service line, shift, and/or clinics and as requested for the department.
Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.
Accurately enters charges for services provided and performs charges reconciliation as applicable.
Serves as resource to management for chargemaster item/CPT (Code and Procedure Terminology) code maintenance and development for physical therapy charges.
Uses resources efficiently to maximize utilization of time and equipment.
Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively, minimizing incidental overtime, and prioritize daily tasks for self and area(s) of responsibility/assigned team members to meet the labor productivity standards.
Develops patient treatment protocols and best practices with research-based evidence and offers innovative solutions for patient population or practice area. through performance improvement projects.
Leads department projects, programs and shared governance activities.
Actively participates in and/or leads HM-related and approved hospital/community teaching opportunities, community services and/or functions.
Initiates opportunities to identify self-development needs and expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development as a Physical Therapist, taking appropriate action.
Assists management with lower level PTs and program development and/or clinical competencies.
Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.